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Applejack moved to jump down when Pinkie Pie grabbed her arm. “Don't do it! Look down there will ya. All the rocks are shifty looking, you could break an ankle if you're not careful.” Applejack rolled her eyes starting to work on a way to get them down.\n\n\tBraeburn muttered. “I gotta rest for a bit y'all , I'm completely wiped.” He slipped down to a sitting position, leaning back against the wall of rocks, making small circles at his temples with his finger and thumb.\n\n\tTwilight looked him over, he was sweating all over. Breathing far more heavily for the amount of time they'd been walking. There were dark circles under his eyes, he looked like he might be coming down with a cold as well. His blood shot eyes found her staring at him, he smiled and let loose with a lazy chuckle. “This is the worse hangover I've ever had.”\n\n\tTwilight giggled, remembering just how much he and Applejack had drank at the spicy cider tent. One bit for two flagons was a deal not easily passed up. Even Twilight had been tempted to share the deal with Shining Armor, but hesitated because she didn't want to break any laws. In hind sight if she'd known the world was coming to an end, she would've allowed a little more leniency.\n\n\t“Alright y'all, I managed to get something put together. It's not perfect, but I think it'll work.” Applejack clapped her hands together as if getting all the dirt off of them. Twilight was shocked to see that her pant legs were now missing from the knees down. Pinkie Pie's and Scootaloo's as well. It looked as if everyone was on there way to an apocalypse beach party for summer vacation.\n\n\t“Oh, I didn't know we were doing themed costumes, I would have donated my pant legs.” Twilight teased, but Applejack was already on the move, flicking open her tiny pocket knife.\n\n\t“Alright princess, take 'em off. We could always use another couple feet of fabric. You two, cuz.”\n\n\tTwilight blushed at the idea the everyone was going to see her Starswirl the Bearded panties, but knew it was too late to argue. She unbuttoned her jeans, forcing the wet denim over her narrow hips and then down. She held them out to Applejack, regretting the decision immediately once she felt the cool breeze trapped in the canyon whirling around her. It caused her knees to quiver.\n\n\tApplejack made short work of the pant legs, handing the newly made shorts back to Twilight. “Thanks, Sugar Cube. This is gonna help immensely.”\n\n\t“Alright Braeburn, it's your turn.” Braeburn snorted and looked up from where he was dozing. His eyes found Twilight's bare legs, a pink tint creeping to his cheeks.\n\n\t“What the hell did I missed?” His words were slurred from sleep.\n\n\t“Oh, I'm collecting pant legs to make a rope. Care to donate.”\n\n\tBraeburn pulled the brim of his hat down over his eyes, until Twilight was dressed again. “There may be a slight problem.” His cheeks grew a deeper red.\n\n\t“Like what?”\n\n\t“I...didn't wear any underwear.” Braebrun got his belt unbuckled and his pants unbuttoned, but he stopped there.\n\n\t“Ooooh and me without any singles to throw your way.” Pinkie Pie gave a loud wolf whistle, shaking her round butt in mock seduction.\n\n\tTwilight snorted, trying to keep from breaking into a full on laugh. “Not helping Pinkie Pie.”\n\n\t“Hush now. Braeburn, no one cares about your dork hanging out. If you're so concerned about it, turn you back to us.” Applejack's patience was wearing thin.\n\n\t“Alright already. Jeez.” Braeburn grunted and struggled to get to his feet, when he shifted away from the wall. Scootaloo gasped, pointing at the blood spot left where was leaning.\n\n\t“What happened?” She asked, everyone eyes followed her pointed finger to see the spot.\n\n\tBraeburn hitched his jeans back up, but didn't buckle him. “It's nothing, I probably got it when I fell.” There was a nervous chuckle I his voice.\n\n\t“Turn around.” Applejack gritted her teeth, he eyebrows arched and serious.\n\n\t“I told you, it's nothing I'm fine.”\n\n\t“I said turn around, Braeburn.” Applejack kept her voice calm, but stern.\n\n\t“Jeez, I can't believe you think I'd keep something like that from you, especially after what happened. Twilight, talk some reason into her for to me. She's acting crazy.” Braeburn slowly backed away as Applejack advanced.\n\n\t“God dammit, I said turn around.” Applejack yelled, her voice cracked with her growing anger.\n\n\tBraeburn sighed exasperatedly and shook his head. When he turned around, his wet t-shirt was ragged and torn, soaked through with blood. He pulled the shirt up and off to reveal four large claw marks from his shoulder to the small of his back. There were still seeping blood, but the purple skin at the edges told the story of the infection, the veins were swollen, protruding through his skin. The new mutation of the infected were far more contagious and more volatile then before, Braebrun was mutating fast.\n\n\t“Braeburn.” Applejack covered her mouth with back of her hand.\n\n\t“I was gonna tell you...once we got down from here.” Braeburn turned back around to look at her, his ears laying back against his hair when he realized she was crying.\n\n\t“You...put us all in danger. How...could you?” Applejack sniffled, grunting her emotions back, regaining her composure.\n\n\t“I know it was selfish of me, cuz. I...I just didn't want to be alone...at the end of all things, ya know.” Braeburn dropped to his knees in front of her. “I can't stand the thought of being tied up and left alone out here in the middle of nowhere.”\n\n\tApplejack went stiff, her tongue nervously darted out across her lips. “Oh Braeburn...” Applejack hugged her body tight, trying to control the shivers that were raging through her. Braeburn reached out to her and she took his hand. “I know you're scared, we all are.” She helped him to his feet pulling him into a hug. “You can come with us until you can't move anymore. Then I'll stay with you, until you change.”\n\n\t“Thank you so much.” Braeburn broke down into tears, burying his face into the soaked mass of her hair, his arms quivering from how tightly he hugged her. Applejack wrapped her arms around the small of his back trying to comfort him as best she could.\n\n\tThe rest of the trip down to the valley had been slow going. Braeburn worked hard to help everyone move at a brisk pace, but they could only move so fast when they were faced with so many small drops. Twilight stayed up front walking in time with Scootaloo. Applejack stayed close to Braeburn, helping him along as well as keeping an eye on him for any sudden changes. With the new mutation there was no telling what new side effects came along. Pinkie Pie brought up the rear. She carried with her a solid stick that she'd found. Twilight knew that it was to make sure Braeburn didn't do anything rash, Braeburn knew it too.\n\n\tOnce they made it to the valley floor and out from among the rocky walls, everything stretched out before them. The green moon did a good job lighting everything up. It reflected off the large lake to their left. Just on the other side lay Ponyville, dark and empty as it had been when they were last there. Twilight studied the land that lay before them. There were no trees to hide behind. No bushing to take refuge in. The only house lay a few hundred yards a head of them. The prospect of running across the entire open expanse wasn't a pleasant one, but at the same time thanks to the moonlight they could see if there were any virus carriers from miles around. It would make it easier for them to cover a lot of distance, while avoiding any unwanted attention.\n\n\t“Right there.” Applejack said, pointing to the only building between them and Canterlot. “That's the train maintenance shed. If we can make it there, that would be the ideal spot for Braeburn...to...well you know.”\n\n\tBoth of them turned to look at Braeburn, who was hacking and coughing now. Earlier he'd complained about being tired and hot. The infection was spreading at an alarming rate and every moment they wasted, brought them closer to the danger of him turning. “Well, then I suggest we get a move on.” Twilight whispered, taking the first steps towards the shed. Scootaloo raced up and took her hand, there shadows crawling behind them, stretching for what seemed like forever. The two shadows were soon joined by three more shadows as they walked on through the tall grass.","writing_bbcode_parsed":"Chapter Nineteen:
How could you?
\tThey walked beside the river for a good long while. The rocky shore was uneven and slick, making it difficult to traverse, but at least the rushing water covered up any noise they made. Twilight's stomach growled and churned from hunger, her shoulders were still tight, and no matter what she did she couldn't get her headache to go away. Snot gather at the ridge of her nostril, she would sniff it away, but it would come back just as fast. There was no way she would make it through this whole experience without getting a cold, she'd be surprised if she didn't get pneumonia. To make matters worse, every time she closed her eyes all she could see were flashes from her nightmares. The words of her friends echoed in her ears. It was hard to stay optimistic when everything in her head felt like it was wrong.
\tThey came to a steep drop only a few feet down. Applejack moved to jump down when Pinkie Pie grabbed her arm. “Don't do it! Look down there will ya. All the rocks are shifty looking, you could break an ankle if you're not careful.” Applejack rolled her eyes starting to work on a way to get them down.
\tBraeburn muttered. “I gotta rest for a bit y'all , I'm completely wiped.” He slipped down to a sitting position, leaning back against the wall of rocks, making small circles at his temples with his finger and thumb.
\tTwilight looked him over, he was sweating all over. Breathing far more heavily for the amount of time they'd been walking. There were dark circles under his eyes, he looked like he might be coming down with a cold as well. His blood shot eyes found her staring at him, he smiled and let loose with a lazy chuckle. “This is the worse hangover I've ever had.”
\tTwilight giggled, remembering just how much he and Applejack had drank at the spicy cider tent. One bit for two flagons was a deal not easily passed up. Even Twilight had been tempted to share the deal with Shining Armor, but hesitated because she didn't want to break any laws. In hind sight if she'd known the world was coming to an end, she would've allowed a little more leniency.
\t“Alright y'all, I managed to get something put together. It's not perfect, but I think it'll work.” Applejack clapped her hands together as if getting all the dirt off of them. Twilight was shocked to see that her pant legs were now missing from the knees down. Pinkie Pie's and Scootaloo's as well. It looked as if everyone was on there way to an apocalypse beach party for summer vacation.
\t“Oh, I didn't know we were doing themed costumes, I would have donated my pant legs.” Twilight teased, but Applejack was already on the move, flicking open her tiny pocket knife.
\t“Alright princess, take 'em off. We could always use another couple feet of fabric. You two, cuz.”
\tTwilight blushed at the idea the everyone was going to see her Starswirl the Bearded panties, but knew it was too late to argue. She unbuttoned her jeans, forcing the wet denim over her narrow hips and then down. She held them out to Applejack, regretting the decision immediately once she felt the cool breeze trapped in the canyon whirling around her. It caused her knees to quiver.
\tApplejack made short work of the pant legs, handing the newly made shorts back to Twilight. “Thanks, Sugar Cube. This is gonna help immensely.”
\t“Alright Braeburn, it's your turn.” Braeburn snorted and looked up from where he was dozing. His eyes found Twilight's bare legs, a pink tint creeping to his cheeks.
\t“What the hell did I missed?” His words were slurred from sleep.
\t“Oh, I'm collecting pant legs to make a rope. Care to donate.”
\tBraeburn pulled the brim of his hat down over his eyes, until Twilight was dressed again. “There may be a slight problem.” His cheeks grew a deeper red.
\t“Like what?”
\t“I...didn't wear any underwear.” Braebrun got his belt unbuckled and his pants unbuttoned, but he stopped there.
\t“Ooooh and me without any singles to throw your way.” Pinkie Pie gave a loud wolf whistle, shaking her round butt in mock seduction.
\tTwilight snorted, trying to keep from breaking into a full on laugh. “Not helping Pinkie Pie.”
\t“Hush now. Braeburn, no one cares about your dork hanging out. If you're so concerned about it, turn you back to us.” Applejack's patience was wearing thin.
\t“Alright already. Jeez.” Braeburn grunted and struggled to get to his feet, when he shifted away from the wall. Scootaloo gasped, pointing at the blood spot left where was leaning.
\t“What happened?” She asked, everyone eyes followed her pointed finger to see the spot.
\tBraeburn hitched his jeans back up, but didn't buckle him. “It's nothing, I probably got it when I fell.” There was a nervous chuckle I his voice.
\t“Turn around.” Applejack gritted her teeth, he eyebrows arched and serious.
\t“I told you, it's nothing I'm fine.”
\t“I said turn around, Braeburn.” Applejack kept her voice calm, but stern.
\t“Jeez, I can't believe you think I'd keep something like that from you, especially after what happened. Twilight, talk some reason into her for to me. She's acting crazy.” Braeburn slowly backed away as Applejack advanced.
\t“God dammit, I said turn around.” Applejack yelled, her voice cracked with her growing anger.
\tBraeburn sighed exasperatedly and shook his head. When he turned around, his wet t-shirt was ragged and torn, soaked through with blood. He pulled the shirt up and off to reveal four large claw marks from his shoulder to the small of his back. There were still seeping blood, but the purple skin at the edges told the story of the infection, the veins were swollen, protruding through his skin. The new mutation of the infected were far more contagious and more volatile then before, Braebrun was mutating fast.
\t“Braeburn.” Applejack covered her mouth with back of her hand.
\t“I was gonna tell you...once we got down from here.” Braeburn turned back around to look at her, his ears laying back against his hair when he realized she was crying.
\t“You...put us all in danger. How...could you?” Applejack sniffled, grunting her emotions back, regaining her composure.
\t“I know it was selfish of me, cuz. I...I just didn't want to be alone...at the end of all things, ya know.” Braeburn dropped to his knees in front of her. “I can't stand the thought of being tied up and left alone out here in the middle of nowhere.”
\tApplejack went stiff, her tongue nervously darted out across her lips. “Oh Braeburn...” Applejack hugged her body tight, trying to control the shivers that were raging through her. Braeburn reached out to her and she took his hand. “I know you're scared, we all are.” She helped him to his feet pulling him into a hug. “You can come with us until you can't move anymore. Then I'll stay with you, until you change.”
\t“Thank you so much.” Braeburn broke down into tears, burying his face into the soaked mass of her hair, his arms quivering from how tightly he hugged her. Applejack wrapped her arms around the small of his back trying to comfort him as best she could.
\tThe rest of the trip down to the valley had been slow going. Braeburn worked hard to help everyone move at a brisk pace, but they could only move so fast when they were faced with so many small drops. Twilight stayed up front walking in time with Scootaloo. Applejack stayed close to Braeburn, helping him along as well as keeping an eye on him for any sudden changes. With the new mutation there was no telling what new side effects came along. Pinkie Pie brought up the rear. She carried with her a solid stick that she'd found. Twilight knew that it was to make sure Braeburn didn't do anything rash, Braeburn knew it too.
\tOnce they made it to the valley floor and out from among the rocky walls, everything stretched out before them. The green moon did a good job lighting everything up. It reflected off the large lake to their left. Just on the other side lay Ponyville, dark and empty as it had been when they were last there. Twilight studied the land that lay before them. There were no trees to hide behind. No bushing to take refuge in. The only house lay a few hundred yards a head of them. The prospect of running across the entire open expanse wasn't a pleasant one, but at the same time thanks to the moonlight they could see if there were any virus carriers from miles around. It would make it easier for them to cover a lot of distance, while avoiding any unwanted attention.
\t“Right there.” Applejack said, pointing to the only building between them and Canterlot. “That's the train maintenance shed. If we can make it there, that would be the ideal spot for Braeburn...to...well you know.”
\tBoth of them turned to look at Braeburn, who was hacking and coughing now. Earlier he'd complained about being tired and hot. The infection was spreading at an alarming rate and every moment they wasted, brought them closer to the danger of him turning. “Well, then I suggest we get a move on.” Twilight whispered, taking the first steps towards the shed. Scootaloo raced up and took her hand, there shadows crawling behind them, stretching for what seemed like forever. The two shadows were soon joined by three more shadows as they walked on through the tall grass.","pools_count":0,"title":"My Little Pony: Friendship Means Family Chapter 19","deleted":"f","public":"t","mimetype":"text/rtf","pagecount":"1","rating_id":"0","rating_name":"General","ratings":[],"submission_type_id":"12","type_name":"Writing - Document","guest_block":"f","friends_only":"f","comments_count":"0","views":"19","sales_description":null,"forsale":"f","digitalsales":"f","printsales":"f","digital_price":""}